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Movember
Liam_81 - October 17th, 2007 at 02:01 PM

Hi All,

During Movember (the month formerly known as November) I'll be growin a Mo. That's right I'm bringing the Mo back because I'm passionate about changing men's health and the fight against male depression and prostate cancer. Why...

Depression affects 1 in 6 men...Most don't seek help. Untreated depression is a leading risk factor for suicide.
Last year in Australia 18,700 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer and more than 2,900 died of prostate cancer - equivalent to the number of women who die from breast cancer annually.
Men are far less healthy than women. The average life expectancy of males is 5 years less than females.

To sponsor my Mo please go to http://www.movember.com/au/donate,  enter my registration number which is 67239 and your credit card details. Or you can sponsor me by cheque made payable to the "Movember Foundation" clearly marking the donation as being for my Registration Number: 67239. Please mail cheques to: PO Box 292, Prahran VIC 3181. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

The money raised by Movember is donated to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and beyondblue - the national depression initiative, which will use the funds to create awareness, fund research and increase support networks for those men who suffer from prostate cancer and male depression.

For those that have supported Movember in previous years you can be very proud of the impact it has had and can check out the detail at: Fundraising Outcomes.

Movember culminates at the end of the month at the Gala Partés. These glamorous and groomed events will see Tom Selleck and Borat look-a-likes battle it out for their chance to take home the prestigious Man of Movember title. If you would like to be part of this great night you'll need to purchase a Gala Parté ticket .


Thanks for your support

Liam

More info is available at http://www.movember.com. 

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pete wood - October 17th, 2007 at 05:01 PM

yep, I'm gonna have a crack at it this year...

mostly coz I've gotta look like Jamie from Mythbusters for a Christmas play! :yes:


helbus - October 17th, 2007 at 06:43 PM

I have been Movember for 10 years. I cop flak all the time for it, but the missus loves it.


s-deez - October 17th, 2007 at 07:28 PM

We HAD about 10 do it at work last year, I had to go a chopper as I usualy have one anyway!! great cause!! cheers.
Sime~


Liam_81 - October 18th, 2007 at 07:09 AM

I am thinking of going all Ned Flanders this year. Okily Dokily!